1981 Camaro 5.0 LU5 Specs1981 Chevrolet Camaro 5.0 LU5 Specs & Performance
1981, 1982, 1983
Tech Specs Summary
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- 5 L V8
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- 125 mph
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- 8.8 seconds
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- 165 hp
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- 15 mpg
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- 2 Doors
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- 4 Seats
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- 11-31.2 ft3
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- 3,263 lbs
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 125 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 8.8 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 8.5 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 19.78 lb/hp
- Power
- 165 hp
- Torque
- 240 lb·ft
Gas Mileage
- Combined
- 15 mpg
- Total Range
- 237 Miles
- Tailpipe CO2
- 507 g/Mile
Gasoline Engine
- Capacity
- 5 Liter
- 305.9 in3
- Layout
- V8
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 165 hp @ 4,200 RPM
- 167 ps @ 4,200 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 240 lb·ft @ 2,400 RPM
- 325 N·m @ 2,400 RPM
- Valvetrain
- OHV
- Valves/Cylinder
- 2 (16v Total)
- Fuel Delivery
- Injection
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 15.9 Gallons
More Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- Small Block Chevrolet (LU5)
- Compression Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 3.736 x 3.48 in
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.07:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 0.54 hp/in3
- Power/Cylinder
- 21 hp
- Cylinder Volume
- 38.1 in3
- BMEP
- 118.2 PSI
- 8.1 Bar
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Transmission (AT)
- 3 Speeds
- Tyre Sizes
- 215/65R15
- Front Suspension
- MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension
- Live Axle
- Front Brakes
- Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Drum
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body
- Medium Sports Coupé
- Door Count
- 2
- Seat Count
- 4
- Luggage Space
- 11-31.2 ft3
- Turning Radius
- 37.7 ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,263 lbs
- Length
- 188 in
- Width
- 72.8 in
- Height
- 50 in
- Wheelbase
- 101 in
- Front Track
- 60.7 in
- Rear Track
- 60.7 in
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